New Relic’s 2021 Observability Forecast reveals that 94% of IT professionals see observability as critical to their role, yet only 26% report mature practices. Most organizations struggle with tool fragmentation, with 72% using multiple tools and 23% lacking end-to-end visibility. Benefits include faster deployment, better digital experiences, and support for DevOps and digital transformation. Barriers remain—limited resources, lack of strategy, and uninstrumented systems. Kubernetes adoption is rising, and unified platforms with consumption-based pricing are preferred. Observability is seen as essential for innovation, uptime, and operational efficiency.

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